🔥George Hills The Battle for Madrid

The book examines how the Nationalist forces attempted to capture the Spanish capital and how the Republican defence transformed Madrid into a symbol of resistance. Hills combines military narrative with political and social context, showing how ideology, propaganda, and international involvement shaped the conflict.

Beyond the strategic overview, the author also highlights the human impact of the siege on the civilian population, offering a balanced and accessible account of wartime Madrid.

Vantage Books / St. Martin’s Press, 1977. First American edition. 192 pp. Illustrated. With notes, bibliography and index. Hardcover with dust jacket. Excellent condition.